LEONG Kwong Sin

LEONG Kwong Sin is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University (SMU). As a founding pioneer, he joined SMU's start-up team in 1998 and played a pivotal role in its establishment. His contributions include curriculum design, infrastructure planning, and collaboration with institutions like Wharton. He holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Singapore and a Master’s in Commerce from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, and is a Fellow Certified Public Accountant (FCPA) in Singapore.

Education:

• Bachelor of Accountancy, University of Singapore (now part of National University of Singapore)
• Master of Commerce, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Research Interests:

His work focuses on accounting disclosure, accounting education, corporate governance, and financial reporting. He advocates for broad-based education to enhance students’ analytical and presentation skills, aligning with SMU’s mission.

Awards:

• Named an Outstanding Teacher in the School of Accountancy (2005).

Administrative Roles & Collaborations:

• Founding Deputy Director, Entrepreneurship Development Centre, NTU
• Director of MIT-NTU Collaboration Programme
• Head, Division of Actuarial Science & Insurance, NTU
• Member of EDUCAUSE (advocating technology in higher education)

He contributed to SMU’s innovative campus design, IT integration in classrooms, and strategic partnerships, including Wharton’s curriculum influence. His career spans academia and industry, with prior roles in multinational management and systems accounting.